16 Questions
What is the main mission of medical societies like ASCO and the American College of Cardiology?
Advancing patient care through education and networking
What is the core mission of Evermed according to the passage?
Amplifying medical education using technology
What is the primary role of professional associations such as medical societies?
Guardians of science through high standards for reviewing scientific work
How does Evermed's technology support medical professionals worldwide?
By making conference recordings available for HCPs globally
What do professional associations represent for many professionals?
A big part of their personal identity
What is the relationship between educated doctors and patient outcomes according to the passage?
More educated doctors lead to healthier patients
What percentage of HCPs trust societies as a source of information?
82%
What do guidelines issued by medical societies typically contain?
Annual review of new clinical studies
What is the primary revenue generator for most medical societies?
Membership fees
What is the typical cost of membership for Europe-based associations?
$200 - $300
What percentage of HCPs attending the big ASCO annual meeting are non-members?
~50%
What is the approximate number of paying members in global, large societies like ASCO?
45,000
Which type of society would ESMO be classified as?
Global
What is the primary reason most cardiologists will not prescribe a new drug?
It is not part of the ACC guidelines
What is the main purpose of annual guidelines issued by medical societies?
To provide small algorithms for treatment procedures
What is the typical number of members in regional or local societies?
2,000 - 5,000
Explore the role of medical societies, such as the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the American College of Cardiology, in advancing patient care through education and scientific review. Learn about how these professional associations gather healthcare professionals with the mission of upholding high standards in scientific work.
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